Farmingdale, NY – The Rams improved to 6-2 overall today with an 83-78 victory, as the bench posted 42 points to NJCU's 18 to grab the edge over New Jersey City (5-4) today in a non-conference men's basketball game in Farmingdale, NY.

Farmingdale led by 10 points at halftime and by as much as 18 in the second, before sophomore Dana John (Hillside, NJ/Pocono Mountain East (PA)) sparked a 15-0 run for NJCU over a four-minute span and cut the deficit to three, 76-73, with 2:19 remaining in the game. The Rams would hold on with a three-pointer and three free-throws in the final minutes, to take the 83-78 victory over the Gothic Knights.

For NJCU, John had a game-high 25 points, while senior teammate Abraham Williams (Jersey City, NJ/Lincoln) had 17 points, nine rebounds and three blocks. Senior Alex Mirabel (Jersey City, NJ/Dickinson) finished with 12 points, three assists and two blocks.

The Rams will be back in action in 2007 as they travel to Embry-Riddle University for the Carrabba's Shootout. They will play Alice Lloyd on January 5th at 6:00pm and then the consolation or championship game will be played on January 6th at 6:00/8:00pm.